At 16 Yards, we're dedicated to sharing the authentic stories and hard-earned wisdom of young individuals who have overcome justice system challenges to lead crime-free lives. We offer raw insights tailored for professionals in youth programs, social services, community engagement, and education. Our aim is to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and lived experiences, empowering professionals with practical guidance for their demanding roles.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to authenticity and actionable solutions. At 16 Yards, we thrive on the power of gritty narratives and real-life experiences. But we don't stop at inspiration; we provide concrete support through training, service design, consultancy, and an active research and evaluation wing. We understand that success in the real world demands actionable strategies and tangible results.
Standing with young individuals with lived experience of the justice system, we cultivate their potential, self-worth, and resilience through mentorship and education. Leveraging their unique life journeys, we equip them to be architects of safer, thriving communities.
We offer the following targeted and bespoke services:
Training
We provide lived experience-informed training for individuals and organisations working with young people involved with or at risk of entering the justice system, equipping them with the tools and insights to make a lasting, positive impact.
Service Innovation & Support
We provide lived experience-informed
co-design and communities of practice to ensure service providers deliver impactful and relevant programs.
Consultancy
Our consultancy bridges the gap between knowledge and application, leveraging research and lived experience to collaborate with organisations. We provide hands-on guidance to navigate complex challenges.
Service Delivery
We partner with organisations to run our mentoring and personal development services for young people experiencing social challenges.
Company Details
- Employees
- 9
- Address
- Melbourne , Victoria, Au
- Industry
- Community Services
- NAICS
-
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief ServicesCommunity Food ServicesCommunity Housing ServicesTemporary SheltersOther Community Housing Services
- Website
- http://16yards.life
- Keywords
- Melbourne.
- HQ
- Melbourne , Victoria
- Competitors
- Melburn Brand, Australian African Foundation for Retention and Opportunity (AAFRO), Victorian Association of State Secondary Principals (VASSP), Bridge It, Wounds & Wisdom, Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne), Igniting Change, For Change Co., Pacific Rugby Players, Koorie Youth Council.
16 Yards Questions
16 Yards's website is http://16yards.life
16 Yards's LinkedIn profile is https://au.linkedin.com/company/16yards
16 Yards has
9 employees.
View email and phone details for 9
employees at 16 Yards.
16 Yards's industry is
Community Services
16 Yards's top competitors are
Melburn Brand,
Australian African Foundation For Retention And Opportunity (Aafro),
Victorian Association Of State Secondary Principals (Vassp),
Bridge It,
Wounds & Wisdom,
Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne),
Igniting Change,
For Change Co.,
Pacific Rugby Players,
Koorie Youth Council.
16 Yards's categories are Community Services
